The re-release of Padayappa, starring Superstar Rajinikanth, has been a phenomenal success, drawing massive crowds, especially in Tamil Nadu, where footfalls rivaled a new tier 2 movie. In its first weekend, the film raked in ₹8.5 crore gross in Tamil Nadu, ₹1.5 crore from the rest of India, and ₹2 crore from overseas, totaling ₹12 crore worldwide. One of the biggest numbers for a re-released film.
Celebrating Rajinikanth’s 75th birthday, Padayappa (1999) hit theaters again and scored an excellent opening. The action drama started strong with ₹4 crore worldwide on day one and impressively maintained momentum, closing the weekend with ₹11 crore globally. In India, it grossed *₹9.5–10 crore, including ₹8.5 crore in Tamil Nadu remarkable for a re-release.
Directed by K.S. Ravikumar and produced by Arunachala Cine Creations, Padayappa is a Tamil cinema landmark with A.R. Rahman’s iconic score. Featuring Ramya Krishnan and Soundarya alongside Rajinikanth, it was the penultimate release of legend Sivaji Ganesan. The film’s powerful storytelling and performances are still celebrated.
Originally, Padayappa grossed ₹44 crore worldwide in 1999 (₹29.8 crore in Tamil Nadu, ₹14 crore in Telugu as Narasimha), making it a blockbuster. This re-release proves its timeless appeal.